Press Release Regarding the Allegations of Ban on Fasting in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
Republic Of Türkiye Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
30.06.2015
No: 192, 30 June 2015
The reports about the ban of fasting and observing other religious duties on Uyghurs in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) caused sadness among the Turkish People.
Our deep concern on the above-mentioned reports was conveyed to the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, which we attach importance to its territorial integrity, stability, peace and security.
Hasan Ulusoy
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